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March 18, 2020: Adjusting Work Schedules to Ensure Continuity of Operations
This is the March 18, 2020 Daily COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
Police Executive Research Forum
2020-03-18
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ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the World of Work: Impact and Policy Responses
From the Document: "This note offers the ILO's [International Labour Organisation] preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the world of work and proposes a range of policy options to mitigate these impacts and facilitate strong and fast recovery."
International Labour Organisation
2020-03-18
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [18 March 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-03-18
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Guidance for Preventive and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus for Immigration System Actors
From the Document: "The coronavirus, or COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], has been declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic. As the number of people infected in the United States grows exponentially, we must focus on prevention and containment in the criminal and immigration legal systems. Actors in the criminal and immigration legal systems have a unique and critical role to play. The importance of this role is underscored by how vast these systems are--almost 10.5 million arrests a year, 2.2 million people in jail and prison at any given time, 50,000 in immigration detention, and another 4.5 million under some form of supervision on probation or parole."
Vera Institute of Justice; Community Oriented Correctional Health Services
2020-03-18
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Guidance for Preventive and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus for Parole, Probation, and Clemency
From the Document: "The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has already been declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic. As the number of people infected in the United States grows exponentially, we must focus on prevention and containment in the criminal and immigration legal systems. Actors in the criminal and immigration legal systems have a unique and critical role to play. The importance of this role is underscored by how vast these systems are--almost 10.5 million arrests a year, 2.2 million people in jail and prison at any given time, 50,000 in immigration detention, and another 4.5 million under some form of supervision on probation or parole."
Vera Institute of Justice; Community Oriented Correctional Health Services
2020-03-18
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Guidance for Preventive and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus for Prosecutors, Defenders, and Courts
From the Document: "The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic. As the number of people infected in the United States grows exponentially, we must focus on prevention and containment in the criminal and immigration legal systems. Actors in the criminal and immigration legal systems have a unique and critical role to play. The importance of this role is underscored by how vast these systems are--almost 10.5 million arrests a year, 2.2 million people in jail and prison at any given time, 50,000 in immigration detention, and another 4.5 million under some form of supervision on probation or parole."
Vera Institute of Justice; Community Oriented Correctional Health Services
2020-03-18
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COVID-19 Medical Countermeasures: Intellectual Property and Affordability [March 18, 2020]
From the Document: "Federal agencies and private industry have begun efforts to develop and test medical countermeasures (such as antiviral treatments and vaccines) to combat COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]. [...] This Sidebar reviews several intellectual property (IP) rights provisions under current law that the federal government could use to try to ensure that COVID-19 countermeasures are accessible and affordable. Other actions that the federal government might hypothetically take--such as additional spending, production by federal agencies, governmental negotiation, or direct price controls--are beyond the scope of this Sidebar, in that such measures do not implicate IP rights and may require additional legislative action beyond the 'current law' referenced in CPRSA [Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act]."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hickey, Kevin J.
2020-03-18
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Defense Production Act (DPA) and COVID-19: Key Authorities and Policy Considerations [Updated March 18, 2020]
From the Document: "As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolves, the United States faces drug and medical supply scarcities due to disrupted supply chains and increased demand. In response, the President may exercise emergency authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA; 50 U.S.C. §§4501 et seq.) to address supply shortages and economic development impacts. During a press conference on March 18, 2020, the President indicated that he would invoke the DPA to address domestic essential goods and materials shortages caused by the pandemic. This Insight considers the various DPA authorities that may be used going forward and explores potential policy considerations for Congress."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Peters, Heidi M.; Cecire, Michael H.
2020-03-18
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Overview of Initial Responses to COVID-19 by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and by Select Courts Within the Federal Judiciary [March 18, 2020]
From the Document: "This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight provides information related to initial responses to Coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and select courts within the federal judiciary. Consequently, this Insight is not intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the policies and practices adopted by each federal court or judicial entity. Additionally, given the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, the information provided in this Insight may be superseded by new information from that which is described in the text below. If there are any questions regarding whether such changes have occurred, congressional staff may contact the author of this Insight. Congressional staff may also contact the author for information related to responses to COVID-19 by other federal judicial entities or courts not specifically addressed below."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
McMillion, Barry J.
2020-03-18
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Tax Cuts and Economic Stimulus: How Effective Are the Alternatives? [Updated March 18, 2020]
From the Summary: "The economic effects of the COVID [coronavirus disease]-19 pandemic may lead Congress to consider a general fiscal stimulus in the form of tax cuts. This report discusses tax cuts enacted during the previous recessions and their potential effectiveness."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Gravelle, Jane
2020-03-18
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COVID-19 and Stimulus Payments to Individuals: How the 2009 Economic Recovery Payment Worked [March 18, 2020]
From the Document: "In response to concerns about an economic slowdown due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, some lawmakers have expressed interest in providing direct cash payments to Americans. One option to provide such payments would be to establish a new advanced refundable tax credit, as was done in 2008 with 'recovery rebates.' Although this option would disburse payments to the vast majority of Americans relatively quickly, it would not directly help those who do not file a federal income tax return. A 2017 study found that 'nonfilers' were more likely to be seniors or recipients of public assistance than those who filed a tax return. To provide direct cash payments to nonfilers, lawmakers could consider providing such payments through existing programs for certain vulnerable populations. To assist lawmakers in assessing the merits of such a proposal, this Insight examines the 2009 Economic Recovery Payment (ERP), which was a one-time $250 payment made to most individuals who received recurring cash benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Morton, William R.
2020-03-18
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19 [Updated March 18, 2020]
From the Document: "The current COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic may have significant economic implications for businesses and nonprofit organizations, including negative impacts on imports, global supply chains, and tourism. Furthermore, if COVID-19 becomes increasingly widespread or prolonged it may slow global growth, and some businesses may be forced to furlough or lay off workers. One potential form of assistance to small businesses is Small Business Administration (SBA) economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lindsay, Bruce R.
2020-03-18
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Domestic Public Health Response to COVID-19: Current Status and Resources Guide
From the Document: "The global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID-19, is affecting communities throughout the United States, with case counts growing daily. Containment and mitigation efforts by federal, state, and local governments have been undertaken to 'flatten the curve'--that is, to curb widespread transmission that could overwhelm the nation's health care system. This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight presents selected international and U.S. government actions and related events, CRS products, and federal websites relevant to the 'domestic public health response' to COVID-19. As the situation evolves, CRS will continue to publish and update products relevant to the current needs of Congress. This Insight will be updated accordingly. This Insight does not provide information on the international response to COVID-19, nor on economic or other non-health policy issues related to COVID-19. This Insight also does not address issues related to health insurance and financing."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sekar, Kavya; Cornell, Ada S.
2020-03-18
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CISA Insights: Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
From the Document: "This product is for executives to help them think through physical, supply chain, and cybersecurity issues that may arise from the spread of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 has been detected in locations around the world, including multiple areas throughout the U.S."
United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
2020-03-18
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Global Economic Effects of COVID-19: In Brief [Updated March 17, 2020]
From the Overview: "Since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared Covid-19 a world health emergency in January 2020, the virus has been detected in over 100 countries and almost all U.S. states. The infection has sickened more than 150,000 people, with fatalities. On March 11, the WHO announced that the outbreak was officially a pandemic, the highest level of health emergency. During that time, it has become clear that the outbreak is negatively impacting global economic growth. The virus is affecting a broad swath of economic activities, from tourism, medical supplies and other global value chains, consumer electronics, and financial markets to energy, food, and a range of social activities, to name a few. Without a clear understanding of when the effects may peak economic forecasts must necessarily be considered preliminary. Efforts to reduce social interaction to contain the spread of the virus are disrupting the daily lives of most Americans."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-; Schwarzenberg, Andres B.; Weiss, Martin A.
2020-03-17
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COVID-19: Current Travel Restrictions and Quarantine Measures [Updated March 17, 2020]
From the Document: "The United States, along with many countries, is responding to an outbreak of a respiratory disease, now referred to as COVID-19, which is caused by a novel coronavirus first detected in mainland China's Hubei Province in late 2019. Cases of COVID-19 have now been detected in several countries, including the United States. To date, the federal government has taken two key actions to deter persons with suspected COVID-19 infection from entering the country or spreading the virus to persons within the United States. First, the federal government has restricted the entry of many non-U.S. nationals (aliens) who recently have been physically present in mainland China, Iran, or much of Europe. Second, the federal government has imposed a quarantine requirement on all persons entering the United States, regardless of citizenship status, who have recently been to those areas. This Legal Sidebar examines the legal authorities underlying these actions, as well as possible legal challenges to their use."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Liu, Edward C.
2020-03-17
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COVID-19 and Stimulus Payments to Individuals: Considerations on Using Advanced Refundable Credits as Economic Stimulus [March 17, 2020]
From the Document: "In response to concerns about an economic slowdown stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers have been considering a broad array of policy options. Some are targeted directly toward the individuals and industries that may be most affected. Others would more broadly seek to stimulate the economy. Among this latter category of policies, some have suggested a payroll tax cut, while others have proposed direct cash payments--'recovery rebates'--to virtually all households. One mechanism to provide cash payments relatively quickly is to create a new refundable tax credit and then advance it to households before they would otherwise claim it on their income tax returns. A similar policy was enacted most recently in 2008. This Insight addresses some common questions about advanced refundable tax credits."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
2020-03-17
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COVID-19: Social Insurance and Other Income-Support Options for Those Unable to Work [Updated March 17, 2020]
From the Overview: "There is uncertainty about how the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) may spread in the United States; what measures federal, state, or local governments may take to mitigate the spread; and the possible effect on individual income security from both. This In Focus provides an overview of existing federal and state government social insurance programs or options that may be implemented relatively quickly to provide financial assistance for those unable to work due to COVID-19 from (1) their own illness; (2) exposure leading to quarantine; (3) illness of a close family member or school closures that may require long-term caregiving; or (4) unemployment resulting from business closures."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Haltzel, Laura; Isaacs, Katelin P., 1980-; Morton, William R. . . .
2020-03-17
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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks
From the Purpose: "This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of facemasks in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-03-17
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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection
From the Purpose: "This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of eye protection in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-03-17
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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns
From the Purpose: "This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of isolation gowns in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. It does not address other aspects of pandemic planning."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-03-17
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Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled from or Were Otherwise Present Within the Countries of the Schengen Area, Notification of Arrival Restrictions
From the Summary: "This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the countries of the Schengen Area to arrive at one of the United States airports where the United States Government is focusing public health resources. [...] This document also modifies two notifications regarding decisions of the Secretary of DHS: To direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the People's Republic of China (excluding the Special Regions of Hong Kong and Macau) to arrive at one of the United States airports where the United States Government is focusing public health resources (effective February 2, 2020); and to direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the Islamic Republic of Iran to arrive at one of the United States airports where the United States Government is focusing public health resources (effective March 2, 2020). This document also adds two additional airports to the list of airports where flights subject to the arrival restrictions are permitted to land-- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Miami International Airport (MIA)."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
2020-03-17
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H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Emergency Paid Sick Leave
From the Document: "The 'Families First Coronavirus Response Act' expands access to emergency paid sick leave to as many as 87 million U.S. workers. Many of these workers currently have no paid leave and are being forced to choose between their paycheck, their health, and the health of the people around them. This is a critical step toward protecting families' financial security and mitigating the spread of the coronavirus."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
2020-03-17?
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Guidance for the Food Industry: Coronavirus Outbreak: I. Best Practices and Planning for the Immediate Situation
From the Document: "The coronavirus outbreak has already had a significant impact on the global economy, and countries throughout the world are in different stages of their mitigation efforts to slow down the spread of the virus. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health officials are recommending that individuals stock up on food and other necessary supplies, which has increased demand for grocers and product suppliers and highlighted the efficacy of our supply chain. The purpose of this document is to provide best practices and operational guidance for the food industry on the scenarios and issues that are occurring today, just days after the president declared a national emergency. These short-term tips are designed to help address situations and concerns with your associates, your customers and the supply chain."
Food Industry Association
2020-03-17
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Long-Term Political Fallout of Coronavirus
From the Executive Summary: "As the coronavirus spreads, so does its likely political fallout. For authoritarians and autocrats, this is likely to be a mixed bag. Some will benefit from invasive tracing and monitoring of those affected by the virus, which is likely to boost the evolution toward a 'Big Brother' surveillance state as well as nationalist economic policies propagated by populists and nationalists like Donald Trump. Others are seeing perceived government failures to effectively confront the virus undermine already shaky public trust, which can fuel demands for greater transparency, accountability, and freedom of expression."
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA Center)
Dorsey, James M.
2020-03-17
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COVID-19 Behavioral Health Considerations
From the Document: "As a result of a routine interaction with medically compromised adults in both community and healthcare settings, fire and EMS [emergency medical services] personnel are at increased risk for exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19). [...] While the virus presents a greater health risk to certain individuals, fear and anxiety can quickly spread to your surrounding social network. It is common for the family, friends and coworkers of high-risk individuals to feel on edge during this time. Even if you are not considered to be in a high-risk group, you may experience heightened anxiety if you have a loved one who has been quarantined, tested positive for the virus, is elderly or has a chronic medical condition, faces increased risk due to occupational exposure, or who has a history of anxiety, including somatic symptom disorder or health anxiety disorder."
International Association of Fire Fighters
2020-03-17?
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Contact Tracing Instructions for Non-Healthcare Settings
From the Document: "Contact tracing is the systematic identification and monitoring of all persons who might have been exposed to a person diagnosed with COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. Because these persons are at risk of developing disease, contacts should self-monitor and may be monitored by the local health department for 14 days (the maximum incubation period) from the last date they had exposure to a confirmed case. For COVID-19 we are only conducting contact tracing for contacts of confirmed cases (individuals who have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19). We will not do contact tracing for persons under investigation. All contact tracing documents for COVID-19 refer to close contacts of confirmed cases. The goals of contact tracing are to: 1. Rapidly identify all potential contacts, 2. Ensure appropriate medical evaluation and care if the contact becomes symptomatic, and 3. Ensure immediate isolation precautions are implemented if the contact becomes symptomatic."
North Carolina. Division of Public Health
2020-03-17
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City Manager Executive Order 2020-1: COVID-19 Internal Operations
From the Introduction: "The City of Bloomington has been closely monitoring reports and recommendations from our local, state, and national health agencies regarding COVID-19 (commonly known as Coronavirus) and continues to take proactive action to prepare for the well-being of our residents and employees. Accordingly, in accordance with the City's emergency action plan and pursuant to the authority of the City Code, this Executive Order is effective immediately. This executive order is designed to provide concise, clear and effective directions for the internal operational handling of the COVID-19 National Emergency."
Bloomington (Ill.)
2020-03-17
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Home Care for Patients with COVID-19 Presenting with Mild Symptoms and Management of Their Contacts
From the Background: "WHO [World Health Organization] has developed this interim guidance to meet the need for recommendations on safe home care for patients with suspected COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] who present with mild symptoms a and on public health measures related to the management of their contacts. [...] This rapid advice has been updated with the latest information and is intended to guide public health and infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, health care managers and health care workers (HCWs) when addressing issues related to home care for patients with suspected COVID-19 who present with mild symptoms and when managing their contacts. This guidance is based on evidence about COVID-19 and the feasibility of implementing IPC measures at home. For the purpose of this document, 'caregivers' refers to parents, spouses, and other family members or friends without formal health care training."
World Health Organization
2020-03-17
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Procurement Under Grants Conducted Under Emergency or Exigent Circumstances for COVID-19
From the Document: "Subsequent to the President's March 13, 2020 Nationwide Emergency Declaration for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing the attached Fact Sheet addressing procurements made during periods of exigent or emergency circumstances. FEMA recognizes that noncompetitive procurements may be necessary to save lives, to protect property and public health, and to ensure public safety, as well as to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. The attached Fact Sheet provides answers and guidance surrounding the need for such measures."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-03-17
